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- Best full-size microwave GE Profile JES2251SJSS *Est. $225
- Most stylish stainless-steel microwave Sharp R-426LS *Est. $185
- Convection microwave oven Sharp R-820JS *Est. $230
- Mid-sized microwave oven Sharp R-305KS *Est. $120
- Over-the-range microwave w/convection Kenmore Elite 80829 *Est. $550
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Most stylish stainless-steel microwave
- Elegant stainless-steel design
- Large 1.4-cubic-foot capacity
- Sensor cooking feature
- Price
- Reliability concerns
Models similar to the Sharp R-426LS microwave oven are included in Consumer Reports' constantly updated ratings. An earlier version, the Sharp R-426HS (*est. $160), is praised by Good Housekeeping magazine. We found quite a few positive comments from owners posting on Amazon.com.
Reviewers say the stainless steel Sharp R-426LS is much more elegant-looking than other microwaves, and it will fit in well if the rest of your kitchen appliances are stainless steel. This microwave also scores well in cooking tests, especially for its sensor cooking. The Sharp's black and stainless-steel door hides the controls, giving the front of the microwave a smooth, uninterrupted appearance. This large 1.4-cubic-foot microwave has sensor controls, one-push buttons for common items like popcorn and auto defrost, and a 30-minute keep-warm feature. However, if stainless steel isn't an important consideration, consider the slightly smaller Sharp R-305KS (*est. $120).
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
The Sharp R-426LS isn't included in Consumer Reports' ongoing rankings of microwave ovens, but similar models by Sharp are.
Review: Microwave Ovens, Editors of Consumer Reports, Jan. 2008
2. Good HousekeepingDetails/Subscribe
Good Housekeeping Institute experts test 17 different microwaves, awarding Top Picks to ovens in six different categories. An earlier version, the Sharp R-426HS, gets the nod as the most stylish.
Review: A Microwave for All Reasons, Editors of Good Housekeeping, Mar. 2006
3. Amazon.com
The Sharp R-426LS receives above average ratings from about 20 owners posting here. Three owners report durability problems, one of which involved a fire hazard.
Review: Sharp R-426LS Family Size Countertop Microwave, Contributors to Amazon.com
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